Jan 1, 2025 | Thompson & Hiller Blog
Robbery vs. Burglary in South Carolina: Critical Legal Differences When people hear “robbery” and “burglary,” they often think they’re the same crime—taking something that doesn’t belong to you. But under South Carolina law, these offenses are treated very...
Dec 30, 2024 | Thompson & Hiller Blog
Breaking Down Burglary: Residential vs. Commercial Charges in South Carolina In South Carolina, the law treats residential and commercial burglaries differently. The distinction between breaking into someone’s home versus a business can significantly impact the...
Dec 26, 2024 | Thompson & Hiller Blog
Grand Larceny of a Firearm in South Carolina: Severe Penalties and Special Considerations Stealing a firearm in South Carolina is an incredibly serious crime, automatically classified as a felony. This means that even if the firearm is low in value, the penalties are...
Dec 24, 2024 | Thompson & Hiller Blog
Joyriding vs. Grand Theft Auto in South Carolina: Understanding the Difference When it comes to vehicle-related offenses in South Carolina, joyriding and grand theft auto (GTA) might seem similar at first glance, but legally, they’re very different. The main...
Dec 18, 2024 | Thompson & Hiller Blog
When Petty Theft Becomes Serious: Prior Convictions in South Carolina Shoplifting might seem like a minor charge at first, but if you’ve got prior convictions, things get serious quickly in South Carolina. Having a record can significantly affect how the court handles...
